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HTCIA Northern California Chapter Meeting [In-Person ONLY]

Title:
The Cat’s Out of the Bag: A Digital Forensics Lab Featuring Hashcat
by: Aaron Reyes

Presentation:
In this hands-on lab session, attendees will explore the practical application of password cracking techniques used in digital forensic investigations. The session will focus on utilizing Hashcat, one of the most powerful password recovery tools available, to access encrypted or password-protected files that may contain crucial evidence. Participants will walk through real-world scenarios, learn effective cracking strategies, and understand the role these techniques play in evidence discovery and investigative workflows. Attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop to participate in this interactive lab.

Bring your laptop and learn about password cracking!

Presenter:
Aaron Reyes, Director of Incident Response and Digital Forensics at Crowe

Presenter Bio:
Aaron serves as the Director of Incident Response and Digital Forensics at Crowe, where he leads complex investigations into cybersecurity incidents and digital forensics. With over 19 years of experience spanning information technology, cyber incident response, digital forensics, e-discovery, information security, and data analytics, Aaron brings deep expertise and a practical perspective to every engagement. He is a recognized thought leader and speaker, having recently presented at major industry events including the RSA Conference, Magnet Virtual Summit, and the HTCIA International Conference and Expo.

This in-person meeting will be held at the California DOJ Bureau of Gambling Control conference room at: 

2450 Del Paso Road Suite 100
Sacramento, CA United States
You can access the building at the east side entrance 
(windows are blacked out on the room, on Del Paso Rd side of building).  
You can park anywhere you’d like on the east or south side of the building (open parking lot).